Large-cap lenders vs mid-cap banks: Which ones should you pick for long term?

Large-cap lenders vs mid-cap banks: Which ones should you pick for long term?

Although the banking sector has lagged behind the Indian benchmark Nifty index over the past 6 to 12 months, it is well-positioned for substantial long-term growth, driven by India’s largely underbanked population. In 2024, the Nifty Bank index has risen over 8 percent year-to-date, trailing the benchmark Nifty’s almost 13 percent increase. Meanwhile, over the … Read more

Nifty Bank hit fresh highs, crosses 53,000 as it continues winning streak for the 4th day in a row

Nifty Bank hit fresh highs, crosses 53,000 as it continues winning streak for the 4th day in a row

Extending its winning streak for the fourth consecutive trading session on Thursday, the Nifty Bank index achieved a new milestone by surpassing the 53,000 mark for the first time, reaching a fresh record high of 53,180 points. In the past four trading sessions, the index has surged by 2.60%, largely driven by strong performances from … Read more

ICICI Bank: Motilal Oswal reiterates ‘buy’ on the private lender, sees over 15% upside – 6 key reasons why

ICICI Bank: Motilal Oswal reiterates 'buy' on the private lender, sees over 15% upside – 6 key reasons why

The stock hit its record high of ₹1,199.35 and its market cap crossed $100 billion in intra-day deals today. The stock has now risen over 33 percent from its 52-week low of ₹898.85, hit on October 26, 2023. “While we estimate margins to remain range-bound in the near term, the operating leverage is emerging as … Read more

April Market Review: Nifty 50 soars for 3rd straight month, gains 1.2%; metal index top performer

April Market Review: Nifty 50 soars for 3rd straight month, gains 1.2%; metal index top performer

Nifty 50, which represents the country’s top 50 blue-chip companies across various sectors, closed the final trading day (Tuesday) of April, touching a historic peak of 22,783 points, marking a 0.61% increase. This surpasses its previous record high of 22,725 points. Today’s achievement signifies the index reaching a new peak approximately six times throughout April, … Read more